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One of the most formal dances, which has several variations, is distinctive for its regular time and the fact that it is a couples dance, as opposed to a group dance. Its origins go back to Germany and Austria. What dance is it?
Waltz
Foxtrot
Square Dance
Polka
Question 2/12
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This wonderful group dance, which we can thank Bohemia for, is strongly connected to central Europe. There are many varieties of the dance in many countries including Ireland, Latin America and the United States. Which dance is this?
Square
Line
Polka
Foxtrot
Question 3/12
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This smooth moving, couples, ballroom dance was developed in the United States and was exceptionally popular in the 1930s. It is noted for its 4-4 time signature. What is the name of this dance?
Waltz
Polka
Foxtrot
Tango
Question 4/12
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This passionate couple's dance originated between Uruguay and Argentina in the 1890s. Since then, it has spread around the world and has many variations. Which dance is it?
Swing
Tango
Rumba
Foxtrot
Question 5/12
This dance, which is associated with a music style of the same name, is a Latin American style ballroom dance out of Cuba, which gained international fame in the 1930s. As far as Latin ballroom dances, it is often considered the slowest. Which dance is it?
Rumba
Cha-Cha
Samba
Jive
Question 6/12
Another Cuban dance, created by Enrique Jorrin in the 1950s, continues to be popular to this day. Which dance is it?
Rumba
Cha-cha
Samba
Jive
Question 7/12
This high energy and fun dance style was created to go along with Jazz Music in the 1920-50s. There are many variations and sub-groups, but what is the overall name of this kind of dance?
Ballroom
Swing
Jive
Rumba
Question 8/12
This distinctive dance is a dance with 4 couples, and is a type of folk group dance. The dance style dates back to 17th century Europe, but the American versions of the dance are the most famous. What type of dance is this?
Waltz
Foxtrot
Square
Polka
Question 9/12
This dance style finds its origins going back to the 1970s America. It is sometimes called a street dance style. Some forms started to become formalized in dance studios and commercialized in the 1990s and 2000s. What dance style is this?
Funk
Break
Hip-Hop
Street
Question 10/12
This modernized line dance became popular in the 1980s. What is the name of the dance?
Electric Boogie
Electric Slide
Electric Line Dance
Electric Rhythm
Question 11/12
Time for a traditional Chinese Dance. What is the name of this dance style?
Yangko
Belly Dancing
Kathak
Question 12/12
Our final dance doesn't need any introduction. In fact, it is so popular, you will have to determine what is the dance and song that this video is parodying?
Korean Style
Gangnam Style
Klingon Style
Well, thank you for playing. Formal dances just really aren't your thing. You had trouble with most, if not all, of the dances on this quiz. It seems that you really don't know your left foot from your right foot. Maybe it would be better to take a few dance classes before you embarrass yourself when trying to show off your moves at the next party. Or stick to just nodding your head along with the beat.
C+, Two Left Feet
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Well done. You were able to identify a few of the dances successfully and you are able to tell apart some of the more common dances around. You probably are comfortable on the dance floor if the moves are simple and familiar to you. Sure, you wont be winning any contests, but you wont embarrass yourself when you are asked to dance at a wedding.
B+, Social Dancer
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Impressive. You know your dances. Not only were you able to identify most of the dances correctly, you were able to tell apart some of the more similar dances. Dancing is likely something you are familiar with and enjoy on a regular basis. You probably are one of the stars of the dance floor at events that you attend. Very well done.
A+, Skilled Dancer
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One of the most formal dances, which has several variations, is distinctive for its regular time and the fact that it is a couples dance, as opposed to a group dance. Its origins go back to Germany and Austria. What dance is it?
Waltz
Foxtrot
Square Dance
Polka
2
This wonderful group dance, which we can thank Bohemia for, is strongly connected to central Europe. There are many varieties of the dance in many countries including Ireland, Latin America and the United States. Which dance is this?
Square
Line
Polka
Foxtrot
3
This smooth moving, couples, ballroom dance was developed in the United States and was exceptionally popular in the 1930s. It is noted for its 4-4 time signature. What is the name of this dance?
Waltz
Polka
Foxtrot
Tango
4
This passionate couple's dance originated between Uruguay and Argentina in the 1890s. Since then, it has spread around the world and has many variations. Which dance is it?
Swing
Tango
Rumba
Foxtrot
5
This dance, which is associated with a music style of the same name, is a Latin American style ballroom dance out of Cuba, which gained international fame in the 1930s. As far as Latin ballroom dances, it is often considered the slowest. Which dance is it?
Rumba
Cha-Cha
Samba
Jive
6
Another Cuban dance, created by Enrique Jorrin in the 1950s, continues to be popular to this day. Which dance is it?
Rumba
Cha-cha
Samba
Jive
7
This high energy and fun dance style was created to go along with Jazz Music in the 1920-50s. There are many variations and sub-groups, but what is the overall name of this kind of dance?
Ballroom
Swing
Jive
Rumba
8
This distinctive dance is a dance with 4 couples, and is a type of folk group dance. The dance style dates back to 17th century Europe, but the American versions of the dance are the most famous. What type of dance is this?
Waltz
Foxtrot
Square
Polka
9
This dance style finds its origins going back to the 1970s America. It is sometimes called a street dance style. Some forms started to become formalized in dance studios and commercialized in the 1990s and 2000s. What dance style is this?
Funk
Break
Hip-Hop
Street
10
This modernized line dance became popular in the 1980s. What is the name of the dance?
Electric Boogie
Electric Slide
Electric Line Dance
Electric Rhythm
11
Time for a traditional Chinese Dance. What is the name of this dance style?
Yangko
Belly Dancing
Kathak
12
Our final dance doesn't need any introduction. In fact, it is so popular, you will have to determine what is the dance and song that this video is parodying?
Korean Style
Gangnam Style
Klingon Style